Events

Recall of SAM Junctional Tourniquet (SJT) Auxiliary

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Sam Medical Products.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    69395
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0133-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-08-14
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-12-16
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-07-21
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=130412
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Clamp, vascular - Product Code DXC
  • Reason
    Sam junctional tourniquet (sjt) auxiliary strap, model sjt 102 and sjt 112, is recalled because the snap hook on auxiliary strap broke during training demonstration.
  • Action
    SAM Medical Products issued the press release on August 29, 2014 and the link is http://www.ireachcontent.com/news-releases/sam-medical-products-implements-voluntary-recall-of-its-accessory-axilla-strap-for-the-sam-junctional-tourniquet-273239381.html. SAM Medical Products sent the "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter, dated September 10, 2014, to their consignees. The 5 additional lot numbers (7/1/14, 7/2/14, 8/4/14, 8/7/14, and 8/11/14) that were erroneously placed on the recall notification letter and they are NOT part of the recall. SAM Medical Distributors will need to notify their customers via this letter and the included FAX Back document of the actions being taken as well as ship the replacement straps to individual customers. Distributors will document and report to SAM Medical that all customers have been notified and replacement straps delivered to these customers. Distributors will notify SAM Medical that the replaced straps have been destroyed. This information will be documented on the included FAX Back document and then returned to SAM Medical (via FAX, e-mail, or mail, per instructions on the FAX Back document). Customers will receive one complete Auxiliary Accessory Strap at no charge with a reinforced metal clip as a replacement. Once received, the existing strap should be removed from the SJT and replaced with the new strap. Customers/End Users need to complete and return the FAX Back document to the distributor from whom the FAX Back was sent. Customer can contact SAM Medical Customer Service at: -Email customerservice@sammedical.com -Phone (503) 639-5474, Monday through Friday, 7:30-4:30, Pacific Time -Toll free l-800-818-4726 -Website: vww.sammedical.com

Device

SAM Junctional Tourniquet (SJT) Auxiliary
  • Model / Serial
    SJT 112 Lot number (represented as date codes): 6/5/14;  SJT 102 Lot numbers (represented as date codes):  3/29/2013, 5/15/2013, 6/11/2013, 7/16/2013, 8/27/2013, 9/3/2013, 9/10/2013, 11/4/2013, 12/9/2013, 12/11/2013, 1/10/2014, 1/30/2014, 2/25/2014, 3/4/2014, 3/5/2014, 3/19/2014, 3/21/2014, 3/24/2014, 3/31/2014, 4/1/2014, 4/2/2014, 4/4/2014, 4/7/2014, 4/9/2014, 4/11/2014, 4/22/2014, 4/28/2014, 4/29/2014, 5/5/2014, and 6/12/2014.
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) in states of Ohio, Oregon, New Mexico, North Carolina, Texas and to the following countries: Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Iceland, Japan, Lebanon, Singapore, Thailand, and United Kingdom.
  • Product Description
    SAM Junctional Tourniquet (SJT) Auxiliary, Model SJT 102 and SJT 112. || The SJT models specific intended uses are to control difficult bleeds in the inguinal area and to immobilize a pelvic fracture.
  • Manufacturer
    Sam Medical Products

Manufacturer

Sam Medical Products
  • Manufacturer Address
    Sam Medical Products, 27350 SW 95th Ave Ste 3038, Wilsonville OR 97070-7709
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Sam Medical Products
  • Source
    USFDA